Carlo Rovelli

Carlo Rovelli
Rovelli in 2017
Born	(1956-05-03) 3 May 1956 (age 68) Verona, Italy
Nationality	Italian American
Alma mater	University of Bologna University of Padua
Known for	Loop quantum gravity Relational interpretation of quantum mechanics Thermal time hypothesis Timeless formulation of physical laws Discreteness of space
Awards	Lewis Thomas Prize (2024) (2004) International Xanthopoulos Award (1995)
Scientific career
Fields	Theoretical physics
Institutions	University of Pittsburgh Aix-Marseille University Sapienza University of Rome Syracuse University Yale University Perimeter Institute Western University Santa Fe Institute
Doctoral advisor	Marco Toller
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Carlo Rovelli (born 3 May 1956) is an Italian theoretical physicist and writer who has worked in Italy, the United States, France, and Canada.^[1] He is currently Emeritus Professor at the Centre de Physique Theorique of Marseille in France, a Distinguished Visiting Research Chair at the Perimeter Institute,^[2] core member of the Rotman Institute of Philosophy of Western University in Canada,^[3] and Fractal Faculty of the Santa Fe Institute in The United States.^[4]

Rovelli works mainly in the field of quantum gravity and is a founder of the theory of loop quantum gravity. He has also worked in the history and philosophy of science, formulating the Relational quantum mechanics and the notion of Thermal Time. He collaborates with several Italian newspapers, including the cultural supplements of the Corriere della Sera, Il Sole 24 Ore, and La Repubblica. His popular science book, Seven Brief Lessons on Physics, was originally published in Italian in 2014. It has sold over two millions copies worldwide.^[5] In 2019, he was included by Foreign Policy magazine in the list of the 100 most influential global thinkers.^[6] In 2021, he was included by Prospect magazine in the list of the 50 world's top thinkers.^[7]